Amber Sword

Chapter 1179: Chapter 296: The Plan Begins (Part 2)

He frowned for an instant, and the auction outside finally started as scheduled. The first auction item was a magic sword. Indeed, the Ambeser auction far surpassed the underground trade fair of Brags. This magic sword’s quality was exceptionally good, surpassing even the Azure Light Piercing Elf Sword that Brand originally had, with an opening bid of 50,000 Tuo. Hearing this starting price, the staff lady beside couldn’t help but take a sharp breath.

However, Brand had no interest in that sword. The Earth Sword in his hand was considered a significant existence even among Fantasy Weapons. Its only flaw was a lower level. But at the same level, it was indeed qualified to sweep through all armaments below the rank of Divine Artifacts, otherwise, it wouldn’t be called the Holy Sword of the Earth. There weren’t many weapons in the Amber Sword that could be termed a Holy Sword.

"It would be great if I could see the contents of that letter." His attention was only attracted by the sudden rise in voices outside the venue for an instant, and then he turned back and muttered to himself.

"Mr. Brand, can you help Griffine? The current intention of the Holy Temple is to help the Northern Nobles unify the entire Erune, and even Duke Anliek might have joined this alliance under pressure. In this way, it becomes very dangerous for Griffine to remain in Ambeser," Magdal said worriedly.

"Do you think the Holy Temple will act in Ambeser and leave Her Highness the Princess and her party here directly?" Brand couldn’t help but frown. Although he doubted whether the Northern Nobles had that kind of daring, he still had to consider this possibility. The Holy Temple claims not to interfere with kingdom internal affairs, but historically they actually have a few precedents. "Even Anliek was suppressed, the Holy Temple has a very tough attitude this time. But what exactly are they trying to do, aren’t they afraid of backlash?" He was puzzled. The Flame Temple’s affiliated states are not only Erune, such a move by the Cruz people might provoke other affiliated states to feel the threat, and historically there have been special reasons for the Flame Temple’s intervention in other countries’ affairs, so what is it for this time?

The Nun Princess nodded, "Moros’s attitude is very tough. He seems eager to end the Erune civil war. But the Royalists still have strength in the South, and if Her Highness the Princess is returned to Flada-Pes, it would take at least half a year for the conflict between the South and North to end. After the war, the recovery would take an uncertain period, and it seems Moros may not be willing to wait that long."

Outside the auction house, the sound waves rose higher and higher, and the magic sword had been auctioned for nearly 120,000 Tuo, finally being taken by a swordsman. But the commotion outside did not attract the attention of the two people inside the box. Brand’s brow was almost furrowed together, and he asked, "What does Her Highness the Princess hope I can help with? The Northern Nobles are likely to try every means to delay time. If I’m not mistaken, the Northern army has already begun mobilizing. But if Princess Griffine tears her face first and leaves the meeting, I’m afraid the Holy Temple will use that as an excuse to take action."

"By then, if I’m to side with Princess Griffine, Her Highness the Princess, are you asking me to declare war on the Holy Temple?" Brand replied blandly.

"Brand..." Antitina was startled, perhaps only Brand dared to say such words, declaring war on the Holy Temple? She couldn’t even muster a feeling of fear, the history of the kingdom belonging to the Flame’s influence had long been several centuries, and the Flame Temple, one of the Five Great Sanctuaries, did not just control Cruz and Erune, within its vast territory, Erune was nothing more than an inconspicuous stone.

Magdal looked at Brand with difficulty. She herself was a devout believer and clearly understood how terrifying the power of the Flame Temple was. The small Duchy where she resided solely relied on the protection of the Temple. Her ability to remain free despite her exceptional beauty that surpasses humans was entirely due to the title of Nun Princess—the title granted to her by the Temple.

It could be said that without the Temple, she wouldn’t have her current everything.

"Mr. Brand, I know you have always inclined towards the Royalists, so can you tell me, to what extent are you willing to help Griffine?" Thinking of her dear friend’s situation, she still couldn’t help but ask.